Status:
valid
Authors:
T.G.Hartley
Source:
cmp
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 55: 511 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518825
Common Names
- Acronychia kaindiensis
- Kaindiensis Acronychia
- Kaindiensis Acronychia Plant
Description
Acronychia kaindiensis (also called Kaindi Acronychia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the Kaindi region of Papua New Guinea. It has small, leathery leaves and produces white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in the forest understory.
Uses & Benefits
Acronychia kaindiensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acronychia kaindiensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acronychia kaindiensis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers a sunny position and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Acronychia kaindiensis
Acronychia kaindiensis is native to New Caledonia and can be found in humid forests.
Acronychia kaindiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acronychia kaindiensis?
Acronychia kaindiensis
What is the common name of Acronychia kaindiensis?
Acronychia
What is the family of Acronychia kaindiensis?
Rutaceae
Species in the Acronychia genus
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,
Acronychia crassipetala,
Acronychia cuspidata,
Acronychia dimorphocalyx,
Acronychia emarginata,
Acronychia eungellensis,
Acronychia foveata,
Acronychia glauca,
Acronychia goniocarpa,
Acronychia gurakorensis,
Acronychia imperforata,
Acronychia intermedia,
Acronychia kaindiensis,
Acronychia laevis,
Acronychia ledermannii,
Acronychia littoralis,
Acronychia macrocalyx,
Acronychia montana,
Acronychia murina,
Acronychia normanbiensis,
Acronychia oblongifolia,
Acronychia octandra,
Acronychia papuana,
Acronychia parviflora,
Acronychia pauciflora,
Acronychia pedunculata,
Acronychia pubescens,
Acronychia pullei,
Acronychia reticulata,
Acronychia rubescens,
Acronychia rugosa,
Acronychia schistacea,
Acronychia similaris,
Acronychia smithii,
Acronychia suberosa,
Acronychia trifoliolata,
Acronychia vestita,
Acronychia wabagensis,
Acronychia wilcoxiana,
Acronychia wisseliana,
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,